Reducing the Stress of Being a Caregiver

In this episode, senior living expert, Valarie Cook, and Barb Fletcher, Stress Expert and co-host of the Less Stress in Life Podcast, talk about the stress of caregiving, and living in the "sandwich generation" of caring for kids and elderly parents at the same time.  Valarie Cook has been working in the Senior Care industry for 7 years working in both residential services and home care.  She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management/Leadership from Northwood University and is working on her Doctorate.   Valarie is a member of the Council on Aging, Caregivers Resources Network, West Michigan Dementia Network, West Michigan Healthcare Network, a board member for the Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber, and Ambassador with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber.  In her role with Samaritas Senior Living,  Valarie helps bridge the gap between the medical community and residents, while also helping families and older adults to understand the amazing things that Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids can do to help keep their loved one as independent as possible. Barb Fletcher spent 35 years managing and supervising nursing homes in her province of  New Brunswick, Canada. Now in an encore career as a Certified HeartMath Coach, Synergy Certified Stress Mastery Educator,  a Licensed  Independent Stress Mastery Associate and Certified HeartMath Trainer and Coach, she is her aging mother's primary caregiver. Follow Us:Website: LessStressinLife.com/podcast/Stay tuned for more conversations to empower you to live well, manage stress, and build a thriving, healthy life!